Raising Standards
There is an increasing body of evidence that when schemes of work connect with collections in schemes of work, standards can be raised.
"Engage, learn,achieve" - The evidence from a study commissioned by Renaissance East of England and Museums, Libraries and Archives Council East of England suggests that museums can have a positive impact on pupil attainment when an assessed piece of work is completed in tandem with a visit. To find out more and to read the report, see www.le.ac.uk/ms/research/pub1101.html
Click here to see our online library of case studies for ideas to inspire learning and teaching both inside and outside the classroom.
Attached documents
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PDF 87 Kb06 Mar 08This MLA East of England funded project brought together archives, museums, community groups, Suffolk schools and the county’s Humanities Advisory Team. All partners were involved in identifying needs, planning, managing and monitoring the project.
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PDF 47 Kb24 Jan 08Standards of writing improved in Cambridgeshire in schools where leading teachers linked a museum visit with the Revised Literacy Framework.
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My class have been highly motivated by the project, reluctant learners have engaged with the material, it has raised aspirations
- Caroline Bailey - Teacher
